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CONSERVATION & GOVERNANCE MANAGER

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Position Details

• Reports to: Program Director
• Department: Programs
• Position Classification: Full-time
• Location: Lumuma, Kilosa District / Mbuga, Mpwapwa District (Rubeho Mountains Project Area)
• Employment Type: Employed through Compassionate Carbon Tanzania (Tanzanian-registered affiliate of Eden: People+Planet)

⚠️ LOCAL NATIONALS ONLY – Visa sponsorship is not available

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Company Information

Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd is a mission-driven organization launched by Compassionate Carbon LLC and Eden: People+Planet.

The organization specializes in:

• Landscape-scale forest carbon projects
• Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR)
• REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)

They collaborate with local communities to:

• Restore landscapes
• Create employment opportunities
• Protect ecosystems
• Mitigate climate change

Key Project

The Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project focuses on:

• Native forest restoration
• Community-based conservation
• Long-term sustainability and community ownership

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Position Summary

The Conservation & Governance Manager leads community-centered forest conservation and governance activities within the Rubeho Carbon Project.

The role:

• Provides technical guidance and coordination
• Strengthens community-led conservation systems
• Works closely with:
  • Village Councils
  • Village General Assemblies
  • Village Natural Resource Committees (VNRCs)
  • Tanzania Forest Services (TFS)
  • Local government authorities

This position acts as a bridge between:

• Communities
• Government stakeholders
• Project technical teams

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Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Support for Conservation Systems

• Provide guidance on patrol systems, fire prevention, and incident response
• Strengthen community patrol planning and effectiveness
• Support fire preparedness strategies
• Advise on forest protection equipment

2. Capacity Building & Training

• Design and coordinate patrol trainings with VNRCs
• Train communities on:
  • Forest monitoring
  • Fire management
  • Safety and reporting procedures
• Promote knowledge sharing across villages

3. Data Systems & MRV Alignment

• Coordinate data collection for conservation activities
• Ensure alignment with Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems
• Support translation of field data into reports

4. Governance & Institutional Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration between village authorities and TFS
• Align conservation work with:
  • Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs)
  • Forest management plans
  • Joint Forest Management (JFM) frameworks

5. Planning & Project Integration

• Support development of annual plans and budgets
• Ensure alignment with national policies and carbon standards
• Identify and address implementation gaps

6. Stakeholder Engagement & FPIC

• Engage village leaders and stakeholders
• Support Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes
• Align community agreements with project goals

7. Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management
• Foster teamwork and communication
• Support recruitment and team development

8. Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in:
  • Forestry
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Related field
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in conservation or forest management
• Experience working with:
  • Community governance structures
  • Government institutions
• Familiarity with carbon projects and MRV systems is an advantage

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of forest conservation and fire management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Leadership and team coordination experience
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in:
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • GIS or mapping tools (advantage)
• Understanding of climate change/carbon projects (advantage)
• Languages: Fluent in Kiswahili and English

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Work Conditions

Environment

• Combination of office and fieldwork in rural areas
• Exposure to weather conditions and rough terrain

Schedule

• Standard 40-hour workweek
• Flexibility required (evenings/weekends depending on community needs)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to:
  • Walk long distances
  • Work in challenging terrain
  • Carry 10–20 kg equipment

Travel

• Frequent domestic travel
• Occasional international travel

Safety

• Must adhere to safety protocols and environmental safeguards
• Must have legal authorization to work in Tanzania

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Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

Compassionate Carbon Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Safeguarding

Strict policies against:

• Exploitation
• Abuse
• Harassment

All hires undergo:

• Background checks
• Police clearance
• Reference verification

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits include:
  • Annual leave
  • Health insurance
  • Statutory contribution

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